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An interactive pop up book that inspires hands-on learning with the help of some incredible ocean habitats! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop up Peekaboo: Ocean provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of underwater exploration. Journey through the ocean and discover different habitats teeming with life. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a tiny turtle living in a seagrass meadow, three friendly clownfish in a colourful coral reef, a sleek otter diving for sea urchins in a kelp forest, a jellyfish glowing in the depths of the open ocean, and a huge Humpback whale and her calf leaping from frozen waters. Vocabulary about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making this book a fun and easy introduction to the topic of the Earth’s precious underwater habitats. Inside the pages of this pop-up adventure book, you’ll find: Hands-on play that builds confident book skills Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babys and their growing teeth! This interactive toddler book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.This pop up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help preschoolers remember the new words they are learning for early language development. Complete the Pop up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn't stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your farmyard friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Farm, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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This book describes French fortifications from 1715 (the death of Louis XIV) to 1815 (the fall of Napoleon). After an historical background, it covers the heritage of the Ancient Regime with the important contributions of Vauban (the bastioned defense), Gribeauval's reforms in artillery, and Montalembert's innovations. Chapters explore the style of Napoleonic fortifications, siege warfare, artillery and engineering corps, as well as the Napoleonic achievements in France, Italy, German and the Netherlands, including both projects that were realized and those that were never completed. Included are nearly 250 line drawings of historic fortifications.

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Topsy and Tim have an exciting trip to the capital city. What happens when they see the sights and meet the Beefeaters at the Tower of London?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Topsy and Tim: Go to London is a Level 2 Read it yourself ebook, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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An enhanced read-along audio ebook from Ladybird.An adaptation of the classic Topsy and Tim story by Jean and Gareth Adamson. It's Sports Day at school and Topsy and Tim are cross that they are not winning any races. With one race to go, will the twins overcome their differences and work together?Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Topsy and Tim: The Big Race is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Topsy and Tim like going to the zoo. They like seeing the animals. There are penguins, parrots, and monkeys at the zoo!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Translated into English rhyming verse, with introductions, by Lacy Lockert, the four plays included in this volume are Berenice, Bajazet, Mithridate, and Iphigenie. They are significant for their inherent excellence, and for what they reveal about the development of a great dramatist. Originally published in 1958. The Princeton Legacy Library use

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Celebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom...if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom—from waking her up in the morning to arranging play dates, to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time, and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day—or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series:   “A silly take on role reversal.” –Kirkus Reviews Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma)   “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” –Kirkus Revi

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SUMMARY IN SPANISH: Pedro, el gato de pie es un libro infantil en españ ol recomendado para niñ os de 3 a 5 añ os, de Jean Jullien, que nos muestra el valor de la amistad y que, a veces, ser diferente te hace ú nico y especial. Una mañ ana, Marcos encuentra una caja frente a su puerta. Intrigado, la abre. En el interior, un gato blanco y negro se levanta sobre sus patas traseras. Es un gato completamente diferente a los demá s gatos. ¡ No arañ a, da masajes ! No caza ratones, ¡ los persigue con un patinete para jugar con ellos! Pero, de todas las cosas que puede hacer Pedro, lo que má s le gusta a Marcos es que puede ser su amigo. Nadine Robert, la autora, logra ensalzar el valor de la amistad de una manera ú nica y muy original. Un libro ideal para el primer dí a de clase, ya que el mensaje nos dice de que todos podemos ser diferentes, que eso nos hace ú nicos y especiales y que debemos valorar estas diferencias como algo positivo. _________________________________________SUMMARY IN ENGLISH: Pedro, el gato de pie is a children’ s book in Spanish recommended for children aged from 3 to 5 years, by Jean Jullien, that shows us the value of friendship and that, sometimes, being different makes you unique and special. One morning, Marcos finds a box in front of his door. Intrigued, he opens it. Inside, a black and white cat stands on his back legs. He is completely different from other cats. He doesn’ t scratch, he gives massages! He doesn’ t hunt mice, he chases them with a skateboard to play with them! But of all of the things that Pedro can do, what Marcos likes most is that he can be his friend. Nadine Robert, the author, manages to highlight the value of friendship in a unique and highly original way. An ideal book for the first day of class, since the message tells us that we can all be different, that this makes us unique and special, and that we should value these differences as something positive.

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Jean Prouvé and Pierre Jeanneret's BCC Demountable House is part of the series of projects initiated in 1939 that center on the construction principle of the axial portal frame, created by Prouvé in 1938. The several examples of this small wooden building that were produced between 1941 and 1943 (during extreme wartime conditions) emphasize the two men's rare ability to adapt to constrained circumstances.

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Rohou interprets Dynamis as an orthodox tragi-comedy that reflects both the political concerns of the late 1640s and the developments in dramaturgy which had taken place over the previous decade or so. Rohou is most helpful in pointing out, in footnotes and a brief glossary, differences between Du Ryer's language and modern usage.

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Introduce the power of God’s Word to your children by sharing beloved Bible stories alongside the classic Precious Moments illustrations. With easy-to-read Bible verses, Bible stories, and rhyming text, young hearts will learn about God’s great love. This padded board book will gently remind your child about God’s love. Precious Moments: Little Book of Bible Stories: Is perfect for children ages 0 to 4 Includes whimsical and nostalgic illustrations of Precious Moments and larger sized text for an easy-to-read experience Features simple Bible verses, favorite Bible stories, and fun rhymes The board book can easily be wiped clean and fits nicely into little hands. This little book is a great gift for decisions of faith, baptisms, baby showers, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, and Christmas. Create lasting memories with this adorable childhood keepsake as your children learn about God’s love while reading with you.Since 1978, Precious Moments has grown into a brand recognized worldwide, with more than 14.5 million books and Bibles sold with Thomas Nelson. Precious Moments serves as a symbol of the emotions experienced during life’s milestones including weddings, births, christenings, and special everyday moments.

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Discover a precious challenge between this book's sparkling golden covers. Selecting 12 favourite photos from previous books, the I Spy team has created new lists and great things to find. Your child can go for the gold as she unravels the riddles and discovers something new in every photo she studies.

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